Youthrive Articles

There are 1.2 million Australians with communication disability. A large number of these people are children and young adults who need early support to ensure they participate fully in education and build healthy relationships to create a bette [...]

Reading with your child can provide you with a wonderful opportunity to support their language development and for you both to bond over a shared interest. The traditional method of reading aloud to your child while they listen has its benef [...]

By Robert McKenzie, Youthrive Psychologist Have you noticed your child taking steps backwards in their development during COVID-19? Maybe there's more moodiness [...]

A new child and youth mental health support service, Youthrive, is now providing psychological support to children and young people aged 0 – 24 with or at risk of developing severe mental health [...]

All children and young people need support from adults during times of stress and uncertainty, including during the coronavirus pandemic. This is a challenging time for many people and this uncertainty is a significant source of anxiety, partic [...]

Just like a normal therapy session, only virtual!

  At Youthrive, we are embracing technology and delivering our services at a distance by using telehealth to connect our therapists to children and their famil [...]

As the spread of the coronavirus continues to gain momentum globally, children are being exposed to frequent media updates, panicked behaviour, and anxious conversations. It’s only natural that they will have a lot of questions about the pandem [...]

By Youthrive Psychologist Kasey Lloyd Have you ever thought about the importance of demonstrating positive relation [...]

By Portia Gunn, Youthrive Occupational Therapist Did you know that children and young people should be getting at least one hour of moderate to vigorous-intensity p [...]

Goal-setting is one of the most important things you can do in order to live the life you want for yourself and your family. While the benefits of setting goals are often talked about and generally understood, t [...]